Celebrating a Beautiful Life: Annette Ramke

Today I am sharing devastating news I never thought I would need to share. My beautiful friend and coauthor of Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen, Annette Ramke, passed peacefully in her home several days ago, after facing a recurrence for metastatic ovarian cancer.

The words continue to escape me in trying to describe just how special Annette was to so many people, personally and professionally – family, friends, colleagues, her local community, readers. Her uplifting spirit, kindness, determination, humor, radiance, passion in life, and thoughtfulness are just a few of the reasons why I and others loved Annette. I am honored to have been able to call her my friend and find it so very special that we were able to work together in a way that only strengthened our friendship. A mutual friend recently commented that we worked “heart to heart.” This couldn’t be more true.

In the midst of grief, I, along with others who knew Annette well, are also celebrating the life of an amazing woman who was able to light the darkness with a smile, a hug, or a few kinds words. Someone who made good days even better with her laughter. Someone who somehow made every person with whom she connected, feel loved and important.

I hope you will join me in wishing peace, healing and strength to Annette’s family, who I know are feeling this tremendous loss deep in their hearts. Thank you to all of you who have offered so many well wishes and prayers.

Dear Kendall~ Your tribute was so beautiful. I am so sorry to hear this sad and devastating news. Please know you and Annette’s family are in my thoughts and prayers. You came to speak to our group at the Pineland Y not too long ago. You and Annette have inspired me and so many other people. It has brought hope and comfort in so many ways. Sending light and love your way~

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. Though I only got to know her briefly, Annette was an incredible inspiration to me and I am so glad I was able to know her…though it saddens me immensely that she was with us for entirely too short a time. I wish you and her family peace and healing in your time of loss. May her memory ever be for a blessing.

I am shocked to hear this news and so, so, so, sad! I met Annette last year at a FORCE support meeting and bought the fantastic book that she co-authored “Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen”, my copy is signed by her and it was a pleasure to meet her and to experience all her optimism and wisdom. My condolences to her family and friends. Please know that her spirit lives on and that she has touched all of us in this community in so many positive ways! I look at her book and cook the recipes as much as possible!

Hi Kendall,
I am deeply saddened by this news. My sympathies to Annette’s family and to you as well. I know how closely you worked together on your wonderful book. Your heart is surely aching. If you’re able, please pass along my heart-felt condolences to Annette’s family and friends. Thank you for sharing this.

Thanks so much, Nancy. It’s a difficult time made a bit easier with so many kind words and support from amazing people like you. I’m so glad we’ve been able to connect and am thankful for all that YOU do! I will certainly share your condolences with Annette’s family. ~ Kendall

I’m so very sorry Kendall. This is heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences to you, Annette’s family and friends and all of us who benefited from knowing Annette – even virtually. Peace and love to all.

Kendall, you have managed to surrounded hurt and sorrow with anchors of tremendous hope in this writing. Thank you for the ways you and Annette continue to positively affect my life and others. Your book sits on my counter with many dog-eared favored pages. I will keep kicking cancer in the kitchen and celebrating all that you and Annette have taught me in doing so. Praying for you all — may the sorrow in your hearts be washed away by shared sweet moments.

Maryann, thank you for your kind words and all of your support. Also, a huge thank you for all you do to inspire others and offer hope and healing during difficult times. I’m so glad Annette and I have been able to connect with you. ~Kendall

So sorry to hear the sad sad news Kendall. Our hearts go out to you and your family and Annette’s family too. She was a wonderful person and you gals were quite dynamic together, it was such a privilege to tell your story. We are thinking of you and praying for you all at this time. God bless and much love from Philadelphia. Shane McEachern and Joyce Evans, Fox 29, WTXF.

Thinking about Annette’s family and you Kendall. You and Annette have given back through education and sharing of information to so many on such an important subject. Great work and wish your family and Annette’s peace.

My heart is so sad that Annette is no longer on this earth. Your book has inspired me to be a healthier Survivor, to LIVE with cancer with more life than I thought possible. I am sending up prayers for Annette’s family during this difficult time and for you.

After their cancer diagnoses, Kendall Scott and Annette Ramke learned how to thrive through cancer and beyond by taking an integrative approach to healing, with a focus on whole, plant-based food. Kendall and Annette are the authors of Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen and received board-certification in Health Coaching through Integrative Nutrition and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP). Read More…